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Suggest Treatment For Congestive Heart Failure And COPD
I have know congestive heart failure, prinsmetal angina and COPD After doing strenuous work I have heavy pressure on my chest and find it hard to breath. After resting for 2 hours I found my blood pressure was 97 over 62 and pulse was 117. Oh, I m 5 7 , 165 lbs, 63 years old and still (at least trying to) very active. Any ideas?
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Hi,
It is a condition in which heart doesn't pump blood as efficiently as it could. One of the treatments include pacemaker called biventricular pacing therapy which helps both sides of heart work in concert.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dona Raj, Dentist
It is a condition in which heart doesn't pump blood as efficiently as it could. One of the treatments include pacemaker called biventricular pacing therapy which helps both sides of heart work in concert.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dona Raj, Dentist
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